Joseph Ghazal, M.D.
NPI 1275558330 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Ghazal, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1275558330).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275558330
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 35-081380 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,273 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 741 | $131 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 412 | $15 |
| Technetium Tc-99m Sestamibi, Diagnostic, Per Study DoseA9500 | 271 | $110 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 196 | $210 |
| Nuclear Medicine Studies of Heart Muscle at Rest and With Stress and Spect78452 | 155 | $471 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Supervision and Review By Physician |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 162 | 88 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 94 | 50 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 70 | 39 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 62 | 28 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 56 | 30 |
| Lisinopril | 54 | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$461 across 20 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-12
- Last updated
- 2026-03-25
- Certified
- 2026-03-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Ghazal's NPI number?
- Joseph Ghazal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275558330, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Ghazal's specialty?
- Joseph Ghazal is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Ghazal located?
- Joseph Ghazal's practice location on file with NPPES is 1300 N Vermont Ave Ste 908, Los Angeles, CA 90027-6094.
- What is Joseph Ghazal's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Ghazal is (323) 913-4303.
- Does Joseph Ghazal accept Medicare?
- Joseph Ghazal is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Ghazal's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Ghazal's NPI (1275558330) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.